Saturday, December 20, 2008

Special activities in December

As I do every year, I try to have a special Christmas-related activity with the kids every day in December up until the actual holiday. To be honest, it is not always easy to do with 5 little ones, nor do I always feel like it, so I always end up skipping a day here or there.

4th - made a paper chain for the Christmas tree5th - read the Christmas story in Luke 2 and drew pictures to illustrate6th - went to a German Christmas market7th - baked cookies8th - baked more cookies

14th - 20th: I got so busy I forgot to write down what we did each day :( But I do remember we went to a Christmas lights display, baked several more batches of cookies, painted more tree ornaments, the kids made gifts for us parents, we wrapped presents and mailed them to family, and all the while sang lots and lots of Christmas hymns.

This is Miriam in the pretty little jumper that her Grandma sewed for her as a gift. It's too bad her jacket is buttoned because the front is especially cute, with pretty little buttons that are shaped like flowers. In fact, Grandma made her three different jumpers, and even bought matching shirt to go with them underneath. Thanks, Grandma! I am so glad Miriam gets to enjoy pretty homemade dresses even though I have no time to sew her any.

Solomon took this picture of me, and he just loved it. I am posting it on here for his sake.

As far as next week goes, I don't think we will be doing anything else special. I just want to sit back and relax. And maybe get caught up on the laundry for a change. The kids will have the next two weeks off from school work, so hopefully I'll be able to get some projects done that have been put off lately.

You look so happy in that picture. Great shot. We try to do the same thing each day but this year has been so hard with the moving and all. We still have to do the gingerbread house and theh cookies so we'll work on that this week.

About Me

I am the wife of a hard-working pastor and a stay-at-home Mom to our nine wonderful kids - Solomon (16), Isaac (15), John (13), Miriam (10), Rebecca (9), Anna (7), Stephen (5), Boaz (3), and Chloe (1).
We spend our days learning, working, playing, and putting out all kinds of fires as we serve our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Read all about the good, the bad, and the ugly days right here on my blog.

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Solomon (16)

Typical firstborn. Very intelligent and logical. Loves to talk. Likes for things to be "right" and organized. Very honest and fair. Exceptional musical talent. Great helper with younger siblings. Very kind and loving.

Isaac (14)

Loves anything to do with being outdoors: riding bikes, hiking, camping, caring for animals, exploring, horseback riding, etc. Very reliable and polite. My "Mr. Fix-It" man. Never ever complains. Tough, but has a very tender heart. Devours books at incredible speed.

John (13)

Our quirky child. Funny and artistic. Precocious and empathetic. Loving older brother to his younger siblings. A bit of daredevil.

Miriam (10)

Beautiful and sweet. Kind and mothering with her younger siblings. Loves being by my side 24/7. My big helper. Has a great sense of style.

Rebecca (9)

Full of energy. Smart and mischievous in a very loveable way. Very tidy. Loves to help with anything she can. Dotes on her younger siblings. Daddy's girl, bookworm.

Anna (7)

Sweet girly girl. Loves pretend playing with her siblings and her dollies. Wants to be a big girl like her sisters. Tenderhearted.

Stephen (5)

Full of energy. Loves to climb onto anything. Wild and rambunctious. All boy, and always happy. A smaller version of his dad, with whom he shares his name and birthday.

Boaz (3)

This little guy is an extra special blessing after a complicated twin pregnancy. Mellow and easy-going. Chatterbox. Smart cookie with a heart of gold.

Chloe (1)

Currently the youngest member of our family. A precious little doll that brightens all of our lives. Smiles, coos, gives kisses, and brings joy every day.